V is for Vampire

by David J. Skal

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This readable and informative book tells us everything about the vampire, from Andy Warhol's Dracula to Zombies. Here is the real story behind all the wooden stakes.

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Bram Stoker Award (Nominee – Non-Fiction – 1996)

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This readable and informative book tells us everything about the vampire, from Andy Warhol's Dracula to Zombies. Here is the real story behind all the wooden stakes.

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This informative and entertaining pop-culture reference guide covers all aspects of vampirism--from the infamous lore about garlic, mirrors, and wooden stakes to fascinating descriptions of little-known books and films on the subject. Skal's look at the dark creature will recapture the imagination of millions and covers hundreds of topics related to vampires. Photos.

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